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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-1964 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable T. R, VanHoy, Mayor, ROLL CALL: MARCH 17, 1964 By Clerk's representative. All Councilmen present except Greenlee. Those present were G. E. Carter, L. R. Diemond, Ed Hendler, H. C. James, Chas. D. Kilbury and Allen D, Stanley. Also present were D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney and George R. Fisher, City Engineer/Supervisor. APPROVING MINUTES: Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that the minutes of March 3, 1964 regular meeting be ap- proved. Motion carried. MOTION MADE BY HENDLER, SECONDED BY STANLEY TO SET ASIDE THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS TO COUNT THE ABSENTEE BALLOTS. MOTION CARRIED. ABSENTEE BALLOT COUNT: (GENERAL ELECTION MARCH 10, 1964) The Council then opened 94 absentee ballots, placed the inner envelopes containing the ballots in one stack -- selected two of the council to tally on the sheets provided, and proceeded as follows: After all the ballots were placed in a general stack, the pink envelopes were again counted, there being 94 in number. Mr. James opened the pink envelopes - Mr. Hendler called off the marked votes, Mr. Diemond stood by to check that the reading was accurate. Mr. Carter and Mr, Stanley tallied the votes as called (on sheets provided.) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, to enter into the minute the results of the absent ballots: (Motion carried.) ON THE ARTERIAL STREET PROPOSAL: 52 - for; 37 - against, COUNCILMAN POSITION NO. 1: Harry V. Custer:!:' 47 Chas. D. Kilbury : 4,., 46 COUNCILMAN POSITION NO. 2: C. F. Griggs: 53 Harold C. James 39 1 - write-in for Mary Oversby COUNCILMAN POSITION NO. 3: G. E. (Ed) Carter: 54 Harry T. McCall: 40 COUNCILMAN AT LARGE: Allen D. Stanley: 75 1 - write-in for Charlie Knapp CITY TREASURER: Amalia G. (Mollie) Hall 18 Ruth Modesky 74 MOTION MADE BY KILBURY, SECONDED BY STANLEY TO REVERT BACK TO THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS. Motion carried. BID OPENINGS:_ GOLF COURSE TRACTOR: Four (4) bids were submitted, opened and read as follows: PRESTON TRACTOR CO. 1124 W. Ainsworth, Wallace W. Preston, Owner: $2,474.40 98.98 - state tax $2,573.38 - Total Basic Bid BRYANT'S DISTR. CORP. Division Street Bridge - Spokane, 2, Washington: $2,540.40 81.62 - state tax $20622.02 - Total Basic Bid SMITH TRUCK & TRACTOR CO. Pasco, Washington, R. F. Smith, Pres: $2,765.00 110.60 state tax $29875.60 Total basic bid ! TURF AND TORO, 1200 Stewart Street - Seattle, Washington: $2,950.00 - without dumpbox $3,125.00 - with dumpbox Sales tax to be added.. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that the Superintendent of the Golf Course and a member of the Park Board study these and return to council with recommendation. Motion carried. STREET DEPARTMENT -- PICK-UP AND DUMP TRUCK: Item #1, Pick up and Item #2, Dump Truck: Item No. 1: Item No, 2: Smith Truck & Tractor 71,999.00 $5,079.00 11th & Lewis - P. 0. Box 448 79.96 tax 203,16 tax Pasco, Washington -'198.96 trade - 482,16 trade $1,880.00 $49800.00 Jim Lahtinen Buick Co. 1403 West Lewis Pasco, Washington $1,922.75 76.88 tax - 200.00 trade $1,799.63 $4,679.70 187.16 tax -.400.00 trade $4,466.80 ::x REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS PASCO, WASHINGTON STREET DEPARTMENT - PICK UP AND DUMP TRUCK (continued): Osborne Chevrolet Co. Inc. Pasco, Washington Jerry Horrobin Ford, Inc. 117 S. Fifth Avenue Pasco, Washington Item No, 1: $1,847,00 73,88 tax - 50.00 trade $1,870,88 $1,830,64 73,23 tax - 75,00 trade $1,828.89 MARCH 17. 1964 Item No, 2: 53,402,00 136,08 tax - 200,00 trade $3,338,08 $4,582,90 183.32 tax - 400,00 trade $4,366.22 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that these figures be turned to the Street Committee and City Supervisor for study and report back at the next regular council meeting. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARING -- VACATE PORTION OF MEAD AVENUE AND PORTION OF HASSALO: Notice of Public Hearing was read. Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. Asked for comments favorin -- there were none. Asked for comments against the vacation -- there were none. There were no written protests on file an this proposed vacation. Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Ordinance to be prepared on the vacation of these portions of streets as outlined. (the matter of a deed for 10' of Sylvester from the School District was discussed.) COMMUNICATIONS: DESERT PATROL (J. Harold Brown, Chairman - Finance Committee) 582-2074 COLUMBIA BASIN SHRINE CLUB: Re: Their public dance to be held April 10, 196 proceeds to be used exclusively for the purchase Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that next regular meeting. Motion carried. -- Requesting that the admission tax be waived. of uniforms and other expenses of our group. this be turned to the Police Committee for report The at PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT'NO. 1 -- James M. Thrasher, Superintendent of Schools: Board of Directors of the Pasco School District in official action at their March 10 board meeting signified their willingness to transfer 10 feet of school district owned property on Sylvester Street to the City of Pasco. They also considered the agreement presented relative to the PEDES.T.RI.AN..OVERPASS and object to the paragraph reading: "The School District agrees to keep the pedestrian overhead crossing free and clear of all substances and defects which would interfere with foot traffic thereon in the future and after the construction has been completed." The School District requests reconsideration of thi6 wording and limit the school's responsibility to the time that the school is in session. With this change the Board of Directors would be in accordance with the agreement." Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the request of theSchool Board be granted, with the specification that the school board should notify the City as to the times the pedestrian overpass would not be 'attended by them. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the Mayor be authorized to sign this agreement with the School District. Motion carried. CORNELL, HOWLAND, HAYES AND MERRYFIELD: (Copy of letter addressed to HHFA 3/9/64): Project No. P -WASH 3232 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: Submitting two copies of report on engineering studies of the interceptor sewer and pump station for the City of Pasco. Portion of the work to be performed under the above captioned project. City has adopted the report and plan for sewer service to the West Pasco Area. 3/3/64. (Cornell was in the building .today, has not heard from HHFA ) _DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS (J. Arnold Cobley, Chief R/W Agent): C.S. #11024PSH #3 Columbia River to Snake River - Parcel #5-506 Advising the City that warrant is being processed. NIA (dump property) DEPARTMENT OF H-IGHWAYS: ("o" line) As was discussed in our meeting of February 26th, tabulated below are the after -values of those parcels with remainders along the "0" line. (total $7,290.00) EU.D. Mr. Northrup to Ed Hendler, Chairman - Park Committee: ' Request reconsideration of proposed easement for an overhead circuit crossing of the new park at the north end of Lucas Street and Empire Way. Drawing No. 1: presently located circuit. "With removal of our intertie circuits at Arthur and Empire Way, the Lucas Street intertie becomes the only alter- nate source of power to the area." There are three alternatives to the problem as follows: 1. With approval of the Council the facilities can be left in the present location. 2. The intertie can be removed entirely and no alternate source of power provided for the area. 3. An alternate route may be selected and a new intertie constrgucted. The estimated cost for this would be approximately $1,000.00. "We would prefer leaving.the existing facility as it is presently located. It would be satisfactory to us to leave it therewith a one year notice for cancellation of the easement." Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, to'turn this back to the Park Committee of the Council for consideration before the next council meeting. Motion carried. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT LETTER: (letter No. 2 - "o" line): Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this be turned to the Council as a whole for study and recommendation at the next regulAr council meeting. Motion carried. 0 er REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS PASCO, WASHINGTON MARCH 17, 1964 MARY CARPENTER, CITY TREASURER: Dated March 17, 1964; "This being the last.regualr meeting of the City Council before Ruth Modesky goes in as Cit h Trfasurer, I resp for your approval the attached Resolutions from the Seattle First National Bankyaned tswlprl_9��RaQ nal Bank for a change of signature to take effect April 6,1964." (enclosures: 2-0/1 1-0/0) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the authority be given. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the Mayor be authorized to write a letter of commendation to Mary Carpenter for services rendered to the City in appreciation for her services. Motion carried. JOHN SEVERSON--GOLF COURSE: (REFUND: $25.63) Requests permission for the City Treasurer to refund $25.63 for a college student ticket at the Golf Course. This ticket was sold to Robert D. Hull and held up becuase he misrepresented himself as a college student." Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that the refund be granted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). GEORGE PLESCHER, PASCO PLANNING COMMISSION (March 17, 1964): "At the regular meeting of the Pasco City Planning Commission the following motions were made as recommendations to your honorable body relative to the proposed parking on Bonneville Street: 1. It was moved and seconded to recommend extension of the proposed parking on Bonneville Street to include the area between 2nd and 6th Streets. 2. It was moved and seconded to recommend that a program be adopted to encourage the replacement of those trees that are scheduled to be removed, to allow parking. 3. It was moved and seconded that a two hour parking limit be established only on the south side of Bonneville Street between 3rd -add 4th. 4. It was moved and seconded to recommend non -metered parking on Bonneville Street between 2nd and 6th." DEL ISAACSON, General Manager PORT OF PASCO, Box 769; Pasco, Washington: Addressed to D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney: "With this Resolution and Easement, we are sending you the only blue print we have and which is designated as Exhibit "A". As you suggested, I called George Fisher and he asked me to send this to you so that he can be sure which print it is and he will make a copy for you and then the one which I am enclosing here is to be returned to us. Would you please follow this for us. (This letter/easement, two pages/Resolution 232 one page/ map) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this be recorded. Motion carried. PETITIONS: CITY MANAGER -- Petition read: petitioning for a city manager election (6 pages bearing the following heading: "City Council - Pasco, Washington - Gentlemen: The below signed citizens and registered 'Voters of Pasco, respectfully request that you call a special election for the purpose of adopting the Council -Manager fo? of government: Your authority for calling such an election is under Chapter 35.18.250 R.C.W." (66*igners) COMPLAINTS: Mr. Diemond: We have a dust condition at the corner of Chase and Ruby. Mo . Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Hendler, that this be turned to the Street Committee for recommen- dation at the next council meeting. Motion carried. (Mrs. Hunt). CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: LA FON $20.00: It appears after investigation, that this was caused by children plugging up the pipe. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that this be turned to the claims committee of the coundil for study and recommendation. Motion catried. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: KILBURY -- CLAIMS, FINANCE: Committee recommends to the Council that a temporary transfer loan be made to the Library Department in the amount of $6,000.00 from the Water Department; and a temporary transfer loan from the arterial street.find dip the Park Department. (These will come up later under Resolutions) The Committee recommends to the Council and has approved anmactuarial study of the Fireman's Rel. & Pension Fund. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that the city council authorize a study of the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund.)Motion carried. TWO VOUCHERS: HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR PRISONERS: These had been turned to committee. It is the recommendation of the committee that they be paid. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that these two vouchers be paid. Motion carried, by roll call vote of six (6). JAMES -- PLANNING, LEGISLATIVE, BUILDING: URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY (Richland Meeting March 9, 1964): Mr. James asked Mr. Fisher to report on this, which he did. Will take the area of Yakima Valley to Wallula junction. The Study will cost in the neighborhood of $250,000.00 and about $60,000.00 of this would be borne by the local governments. Another meeting id to be held April 13, 1964. Pasco is not yet in the'tnandatory class" bUr i1i rHE next few years, it probably will be. Our Phase #2 which has been completed is of value in this study. All this program will be computer programmed for use of Department of Highways. With a very small amount of up -dating our study can be used as is, as it is already computer processed. ZONING ORDINANCE PROGRESS: (and GARBAGE CONTRACT): James sets meeting for Monday Night 3/23/64 at &:00 with John Dietrich, on the Grabage contract and will follow that meeting with a meeting on the zoning ordinance. At the same night also take a few minutes to study the awarding of bid on street department pickup truck and truck. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 1J, lg64 ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES: Request the names of the two voting delegates Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Stanley, that the Mayor and Councilman James, be the two delegates at this convention as voting delegates. Motion carried. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Carter, that Hendler be named as alternate as voting delegate. Motion carried. (Reservations should be made early for this convention - May 13, 1964) GREEBEEE--FF1RE€AANDLL1,GHT: Reported by Carter: Purchase requests read as follows: Water Department $1,317.02 Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that we grant approval Sf these purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). LIGHT COMMITTEE REPORT: By Hendler: Re the lights.which have been requested on Butte -- Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that these lights be authorized. LIGHT -- BIG CHIEF COLA BOTTLING CO. on West Hopkins: It is the recommendation of the Committee that there is not enough foot traffic at this particular location to warrant the installation of a single light. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that this request be denied. Motion carried. STANLEY -- WATER AND SEWER: CEMETERY PROPERTY: Have acquired the services of a landscape architect in connection with the cemetery property -- to look over the land in question which we would possibly have to purchase as an alternate. This party was in town today and met with Mr. Fisher and the Mayor and report should be back in a few days. Van Hoy: Added that Mr. Jenner of the N.P. will be in town a week from today and wishes to meet with the City Attorney and anyone else who would wish to meet with him. (Notify of meeting). Water Sewer Committee - Street Committee: Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that we authorize the Mayor to sign the supplementary agreement as an addenda to the present contract with the firm of Gray and Osborne for Phase 2-A Storm Sewer Design Plans and Specification and Phase 2-B Arterial Street Program Designed Plans and Specifications after the4Council as a whole has met with Gray and Osborne and reached unanimous -agree- ment as to the specific contents of the contract, subject to the approval.of the City Attorney and the City Engineer/Supervisor. Motion carried. REQUESTED FISHER TO SET UP MEETING BETWEEN ALL PARTIES CONCERNED. (Council and representative of Gray and Osborne, City Attorney and anyone else necessary). CARTER -- POLICE CIVIL DEFENSE: BUSINESS LICENSES: Five applications for business licenses were read as follows: 1. JEWEL'S BEAUTY SALON Motion made by Qarter, seconded by Hendler, that these be accepted. Motion carried. Two solicitor license applications were read: H. A, Peebles -igns and Diantha A. Randal -Compton Agency. Motion made by Carter seconded by Hendler, that these be accepted. Motion carried: DIEMOND -- STREETS, EgGINEERING: CITY PARKING AUTHORITY: It is the recommendation of the Street Committee after meeting with the Parking Authority, that we widen Bonneville to 61' curb to curb and make parking between 2nd and 6th angle parking. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Hendler, that we accept the Planner's report on this particular street and proceed with widening the street between 2nd and 6th. Motion carried by 5 -yes; 1 -no (Kilbury voting "No") Kilbury spoke defending the preservation of the trees. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that the parking temporarily be restr&cted on the South Side of Bonneville Street between Third and Fourth, until such time as the street is widened. Motion carried. , HENDLER --PARKS, LIBRARY, CEMETERY: LibraryBoard: Council met with the Library Board -. there was an article in the Tri -City Herald which Mr. Hendler wished to clarify: The funds that were questioned, authorized and proper (determined by Library Board in conjunction with City Attorney -- the Matter has been resolved, all the expenses that were questioned by the auditor were explained to the satisfaction of the Council and the matter is closed. JOHN SEVERSON - GOLF COURSE: The Member of the Park Board and John Severson, recommend to the Council that the low bid of Preston Tractor, Co. be accepted. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the Low Bid of Preston Tractor Co. in the amount of $2,573.38 including tax,, basic bid with no alternate be accepted. Motion carried.by roll call vote of six (6). OTHER: James: mentioned Golf Tournement in Spokane during AWC,Convention days. Stanley: mentioned a traffic hazard, a bush or bushes at the Northwest Corner of Foster & Court. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that a determination of the land ownership in the pro- posed Ainsworth Park (between South 8th and Fifth, north of Ainsworth Avenue. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 585: A Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to transfer the sum of $1,629.62 from Local Improvement Fund, District No. 61 to the Local Improvement Guaranty Fund. Jewel Ransier 117 N. Oregon Beauty Shop 2. BABCOCK'S CERAMICS M. L. Babcock 304 N. 11th Ceramics Hobby Shop 3. TRI CITY SWEEPER SERVICE C. F. Russell 225 N. Wehe Contr. Sweeper 4. C. & C. CONSTRUCTION Howard A. Clemetson 1520 N. Dakota Contractor 5. TRI CITY SHINE PARLOR Roy F. Howard Jr. 419 kZ W. Lewis Shoe Shine Motion made by Qarter, seconded by Hendler, that these be accepted. Motion carried. Two solicitor license applications were read: H. A, Peebles -igns and Diantha A. Randal -Compton Agency. Motion made by Carter seconded by Hendler, that these be accepted. Motion carried: DIEMOND -- STREETS, EgGINEERING: CITY PARKING AUTHORITY: It is the recommendation of the Street Committee after meeting with the Parking Authority, that we widen Bonneville to 61' curb to curb and make parking between 2nd and 6th angle parking. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Hendler, that we accept the Planner's report on this particular street and proceed with widening the street between 2nd and 6th. Motion carried by 5 -yes; 1 -no (Kilbury voting "No") Kilbury spoke defending the preservation of the trees. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that the parking temporarily be restr&cted on the South Side of Bonneville Street between Third and Fourth, until such time as the street is widened. Motion carried. , HENDLER --PARKS, LIBRARY, CEMETERY: LibraryBoard: Council met with the Library Board -. there was an article in the Tri -City Herald which Mr. Hendler wished to clarify: The funds that were questioned, authorized and proper (determined by Library Board in conjunction with City Attorney -- the Matter has been resolved, all the expenses that were questioned by the auditor were explained to the satisfaction of the Council and the matter is closed. JOHN SEVERSON - GOLF COURSE: The Member of the Park Board and John Severson, recommend to the Council that the low bid of Preston Tractor, Co. be accepted. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the Low Bid of Preston Tractor Co. in the amount of $2,573.38 including tax,, basic bid with no alternate be accepted. Motion carried.by roll call vote of six (6). OTHER: James: mentioned Golf Tournement in Spokane during AWC,Convention days. Stanley: mentioned a traffic hazard, a bush or bushes at the Northwest Corner of Foster & Court. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that a determination of the land ownership in the pro- posed Ainsworth Park (between South 8th and Fifth, north of Ainsworth Avenue. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 585: A Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to transfer the sum of $1,629.62 from Local Improvement Fund, District No. 61 to the Local Improvement Guaranty Fund. PASCO, WASHINGTON Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 585 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 585 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Diemond that Res&lution No. 585 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, to correct the typographical error in line one, body of regolution, to read $1,629.62. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, to adopt R solution No. 585. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION No. 586: A Resolution providing for a temporary transfer loan from the Arterial Street Fund of the 1964 Budget of the City of Pasco to be used by the Park and Recreation Department for current operating expenses. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Motion carried. Resolution No. 586 James, that Resolution No. 586 has James to adopt Resolution No. 586. Motion carried by roll call vote of James, that Resolution No. 586 be read. was read in its entirety. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by een read. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by six (6) . RESOLUTION NO. 587: A Resolution providing for a temporary transfer loan from the Water Department Fund of the 1964 Budget of the City of Pasco to be used by the Library Boaadd for Current Operating expenses for the City Library. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, to read REsolution No. 587. Motion carried. Resolution No. 587 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James that Resolution No. 587 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution No. 587. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 588: A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Pasco, calling for the reorgani- zation of the form of government of the City of Pasco to the Council -Manager Plan, and requesting that the Mayor of the City of Pasco by Proclamation submit the question to the Voters of the City of Pasco at a Special Election to be held on May 5, 1964. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that Resolution No. 588 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 588 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James that Resolution No 588 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, to adopt Resolution No. 588. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Before the motion to adopt: Mayor Van Hoy signed the proclamation referred to in this resolution. This Proclamation is now filed, attached to the original of Resolution No. 588 in Resolution Book No. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 589 A Resolution requesting the Auditor of Franklin County, Washiggton to call a special election on May 5, 1964 in the City of Pasco, Washington for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City of Pasco for their approval or disapproval the question of whether or not the City of Pasco should adopt the council-manager 6orm of government. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Diemond to read Resolution No. 589. Motion carried. Resolution No. 589 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James that Resolution No. 589 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury to adopt Resolution No. 589. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Diemond, to adjourn. Motion carried. ATTEST: Adah M. Perry, City Clerk T. -R-. , `pity of Pascp'J Washington I ff ED AND APPROVED this day of I , 1964. Clerk's representative.